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Harry and Meghan Set Mid-April Australia Visit With Ticketed Events and Trademark Progress

Palace watchers say both sides are coordinating to avoid clashes with UK royal dates.

Overview

  • The couple will visit Australia in mid-April, with Prince Harry slated to give a keynote at the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit in Melbourne on April 15–16 and Meghan Markle headlining the Her Best Life retreat in Sydney on April 17–19, where tickets start near A$2,700 and include a VIP group photo option.
  • IP Australia accepted Meghan’s application to trademark her As Ever lifestyle products in June, and The Sydney Morning Herald reports private meetings with potential partners are on the trip agenda.
  • Meghan posted Instagram videos showing Archie and Lilibet celebrating Easter at their Montecito home, and multiple outlets report the children are not expected to join the Australia trip.
  • Royal commentator Richard Palmer warns the visit could pull focus from UK royal milestones and says Buckingham Palace and the Sussex camp have been in contact to deconflict scheduling.
  • As private citizens, the pair will not receive an official state-style tour, and the Governor-General’s expected appearance with Harry in Melbourne reflects her role with Lifeline rather than formal hosting.